Fabian Adibe Dies At Age 81

Tragedy hit Nollywood industry again today as one of its members, actor, Fabian Adibe died at the age of 81
The late actor was known for his role in the classic television series, Things Fall Apart.
Adibe, who celebrated his 81st birthday in December 2024, was said to have died peacefully in the early hours of Wednesday, August 20.around 2:30 am
Adibe’s death was confirmed on Wednesday, 29 August, 2025 by journalist and movie producer, Seun Oloketuyi,in a social media post
“Things Fall Apart actor, Fabian Adibie, is dead. Died 2:30 am this morning,” Oloketuyi wrote.
The late Adibe led Nigeria to its first Commonwealth Art Festival in 1965 before launching his acting career in 1987 with the acclaimed adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart.
Adibe portrayed the character Ogbuefi Uzowulu in the series, acting alongside Pete Edochie, and earned admiration for his calm demeanour and powerful performances which endeared him to large numbers of viewer and admirers